Cable Mountain Campground (Mt)
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Philipsburg, MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Cable Mountain Campground is located 3 miles north of Georgetown Lake in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground stretches across 5 wooded acres along the North Fork of Flint Creek. Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann Spruce provide ample shade.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Cable Mountain Campground is a scenic 5-acre wooded site along the North Fork of Flint Creek in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, offering excellent access to Georgetown Lake recreational activities including fishing, hiking, biking, and water sports.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Bobcat, American Pika, Bald Eagle, Mountain Bluebird, and Townsend's Solitaire documented in the area
Insider tips for Cable Mountain Campground (Mt): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand 11 first-come, first-served campsites available; arrive early during peak season Stream and wooded shade from Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann Spruce provide scenic setting
Skip Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) if: Seeking quiet weekends — adjacent ATV area generates significant noise on weekends. Requiring RV hookups — no hookups available at sites. Need full hookup facilities — hookups not provided.
Best time to visit Cable Mountain Campground (Mt): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Lodgepole Campground (On Georgetown Lake, Montana) (Anaconda, MT), Philipsburg Bay Campground (Anaconda, MT), Flint Creek Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT), Piney Campground And Boat Launch (Anaconda, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cable Mountain Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Cable Mountain Campground (Mt) (Philipsburg, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cable Mountain Campground is located 3 miles north of Georgetown Lake in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The campground stretches across 5 wooded acres along the North Fork of Flint Creek. Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann Spruce provide ample shade.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
11 first-come, first-served campsites available; arrive early during peak season
Stream and wooded shade from Lodgepole Pine, Douglas-fir, and Engelmann Spruce provide scenic setting
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Philipsburg travel South on Highway 1 for about 12.5 miles, then turn left onto Southern Cross Road. In .8 miles make a slight left onto Echo Lake Road and continue for 2 miles to the junction with Red Lion Road. As you approach this junction you will see a directional sign for Cable Campground and Red Lion Snowmobile Parking - turn right and in .3 miles the campground entrance will be on your right.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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